Learn how to integrate the TLR: Primitive Reflex. The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) is one of many infant primitive reflexes - an involuntary movement pattern that we are all born with. The TLR can be most easily seen in infants when laying on the tummy - it looks like the Superman position. ~ This reflex is activated with neck flexion (forward) or extension (backward) - movement of the head up or down. When an infant looks down (neck flexion),this causes the arms and legs to flex or curl into

The Tonic Labyrinthine reflex is a reflex that should develop at 3.5 years of life. Many times it doesn't develop appropriately and creates balance issues, muscle tone issues, and lack of overall stability in a child. Another Reflex that is commonly involved in balance issues is the Asymmetrical tonic Neck reflex. This Reflex should develop at 6 months of life and in many cases of balance issues doesn't develop well. Check out the videos below on these reflexes and how to check them on your chil